Do less laundry. By wearing clothing such as jeans more than once, you’llsave water, energy, detergent, and money. In fact, you’ll extend the life ofclothing by washing less. If you’re worried about smells in between washings,hang items in a well ventilated room to air out. You can also invest in achemical free fabric refresher or make your own.

Take advantage of precycling. Consider the packaging on a productbefore buying. Avoid single use products. Look into whether it’s made with recycledmaterials or if it can be recycled. Compare the size of the product to the sizeof the packaging. Making choices with these things in mind will help makerecycling easier and create less waste for you.

Become a DIY person. Do-it-yourself projects are pretty easy, even forthe novice person. Learn to sew and repair clothing you would otherwise replace.Learn how to repair a leaky faucet. Refinish furniture instead of buying new.There are a ton of ideas and self-help guides on the Internet to repair justabout anything.